Explanatory note

This Order, which extends to Scotland only, makes provision for exemption from the prohibition, under section 20 of the Clean Air Act 1993, on the emission of smoke in smoke control areas.

The Order exempts those fireplaces described in column 1 of the Schedule which comply with the conditions specified in column 2 from the prohibitions under section 20 (article 2).

The Order also amends the Smoke Control Areas (Exempted Fireplaces) (Scotland) Order 1999 to extend an existing class description of exempted fireplace and the conditions to be complied with in relation to it.

A full regulatory impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument as it has no impact on the costs of business.